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Riding the Tiger

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The chapter, "Riding the Tiger" is part of the book, History of Wetland Science: A Perspective from Wetland Leaders. It documents the scientific career of Mary Kentula. It also provides advice to young scientists concerning skills and aspects of the management of scientific research.

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The chapter, "Riding the Tiger", is part of a collection of essays composing the book, Legends of Wetland Science, which documents important aspects of the career of prominent wetland scientists. The purpose of the chapter and the book are to inspire young scientists to consider wetland science and to provide examples of the pathways taken through the course of a scientific career.

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Kentula, M. Riding the Tiger. Douglas A. Wilcox History of Wetland Science: A Perspective from Wetland Leaders. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Seattle, WA134-138, (2020).

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Last updated on June 01, 2021
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